Rendering Contentful Rich Code Snippets in Gatsby
Contentful rich text and Gatsby work well together until code snippets enter the picture. This guide shows how to render inline and block code cleanly.
Articles
Guides, page 12 of 18
This is a relatively generic and broad category where I attempt to offer guidance or instruction on more‑or‑less anything related to front‑end and web development.
Below you will find a subset of articles from my blog specifically about Guides. This is an area that I have worked with for many years, and have managed to write about quite a few times. There are three hundred seven collected together for you below.
Rendering Contentful Rich Code Snippets in Gatsby. 
What are Array‑Like Objects in JavaScript? What are Array‑Like Objects in JavaScript?
An exploration of array‑like objects in JavaScript. Explanations of their unique characteristics and how to navigate them easily in front‑end development.
Replace Inline Styles in Gatsby with an External CSS File. Replace Inline Styles in Gatsby with an External CSS File
Replace Gatsby inline styles with an external stylesheet when needed, weighing render speed, caching, CSS Modules, styled‑components, and cleaner output.
Why I’m the Best Choice for Web Development Near You. Why I'm the Best Choice for Web Development Near You
Based in Brighton, I offer expert web development services in the South East. With 21+ years' experience, I deliver tailored, future‑proof solutions.
Disabling Source Maps in Gatsby for Production. Disabling Source Maps in Gatsby for Production
Although an extremely useful aspect of Gatsby, source maps cause a performance hit as well as leaving your source exposed. Here is how to turn them off!
Image Optimisation with next/image. Image Optimisation with
next/image`next/image` explained with responsive sizing, lazy loading, layout shift reduction, and why image optimisation matters in real Next.js applications.
Dynamic Imports and Code Splitting in Next.js. Dynamic Imports and Code Splitting in Next.js
Dynamic imports and code splitting in Next.js explained with `next/dynamic`, lazy‑loaded components, SSR trade‑offs, and when splitting really helps.
Understanding getStaticPaths in Next.js. Understanding
getStaticPathsin Next.js`GetStaticPaths` in Next.js explained with dynamic routes, pre‑rendered paths, fallback behaviour, and how static generation works for slug‑based pages.
GetStaticProps vs. getServerSideProps in Next.js. getStaticPropsvs.getServerSidePropsin Next.js`GetStaticProps` vs. `getServerSideProps` in Next.js explained with build‑time and request‑time data fetching, trade‑offs, and practical page examples.
Building Custom Hooks in React. Building Custom Hooks in React
Building custom hooks in React explained with reusable stateful logic, naming rules, composition examples, and why hooks share logic rather than state.
What is a Static Site Generator? What is a Static Site Generator?
Static site generation has continued to grow and grow in popularity. I try and explain what one is, and why it might be suitable to you or your project.
Static Generation vs. Server‑Side Rendering in Next.js. Static Generation vs. Server‑Side Rendering in Next.js
Compare static generation and server‑side rendering in Next.js through freshness, request‑time data, performance, SEO, operational cost, and page intent.
Automatically Generate urllist.txt from sitemap.xml. Automatically Generate
urllist.txtfromsitemap.xmlUsing PHP it is quick and easy to automatically generate your urllist.txt sitemap from your sitemap.xml file (for example, using gatsby‑plugin‑sitemap).
Throttling vs. Debouncing in JavaScript: Managing Event Frequency. Throttling vs. Debouncing in JavaScript: Managing Event Frequency
The differences between throttling and debouncing in JavaScript, including practical TypeScript code examples. Optimise event handling and improve performance.
Understanding Element Dimensions in JavaScript: Width and Height. Understanding Element Dimensions in JavaScript: Width and Height
Measure element dimensions in JavaScript with clientWidth, offsetWidth, getBoundingClientRect(), innerWidth, outerWidth, and responsive layout cautions.
UseReducer in React. useReducerin React`UseReducer` in React explained clearly, including reducer functions, action objects, complex state updates, and when it is a better fit than `useState`.
Dynamic Routes in Next.js. Dynamic Routes in Next.js
Dynamic routes in Next.js explained with `[slug]` pages, route params, nested segments, and why file‑based dynamic routing simplifies content‑driven sites.
301 vs. 307 Redirects. 301 vs. 307 Redirects
Compare 301 and 307 redirects clearly, including permanence, browser behaviour, SEO impact, cache handling, temporary moves, and when each status code fits.
